Finding the Third Proportional to 136 and 250
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Solution
The third proportional to 136 and 250 is: 459.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136 : 250 = 250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136/250 = 250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136x = 250 × 250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136x = 62,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,500/136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459.56
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