Finding the Third Proportional to 137 and 296.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 137 and 296.75 is: 642.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137 : 296.75 = 296.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137/296.75 = 296.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137x = 296.75 × 296.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137x = 88,060.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,060.56/137 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642.78
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