Finding the Third Proportional to 135.50 and 173
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Solution
The third proportional to 135.50 and 173 is: 220.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135.50 : 173 = 173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135.50/173 = 173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135.50x = 173 × 173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135.50x = 29,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,929/135.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220.88
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