Finding the Third Proportional to 134.50 and 247
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Solution
The third proportional to 134.50 and 247 is: 453.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134.50 : 247 = 247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134.50/247 = 247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134.50x = 247 × 247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134.50x = 61,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,009/134.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453.60
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