Finding the Third Proportional to 134.25 and 276.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 134.25 and 276.75 is: 570.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134.25 : 276.75 = 276.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134.25/276.75 = 276.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134.25x = 276.75 × 276.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134.25x = 76,590.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,590.56/134.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570.51
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