Finding the Third Proportional to 133.50 and 346.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 133.50 and 346.50 is: 899.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133.50 : 346.50 = 346.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133.50/346.50 = 346.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133.50x = 346.50 × 346.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133.50x = 120,062.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,062.25/133.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899.34
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