Finding the Third Proportional to 134.50 and 324
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Solution
The third proportional to 134.50 and 324 is: 780.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134.50 : 324 = 324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134.50/324 = 324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134.50x = 324 × 324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134.50x = 104,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,976/134.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780.49
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