Finding the Third Proportional to 139.50 and 332
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Solution
The third proportional to 139.50 and 332 is: 790.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139.50 : 332 = 332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139.50/332 = 332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139.50x = 332 × 332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139.50x = 110,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,224/139.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790.14
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