Finding the Third Proportional to 134.25 and 286.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 134.25 and 286.50 is: 611.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134.25 : 286.50 = 286.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134.25/286.50 = 286.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134.25x = 286.50 × 286.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134.25x = 82,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,082.25/134.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611.41
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