Finding the Third Proportional to 140 and 250.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 140 and 250.75 is: 449.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140 : 250.75 = 250.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140/250.75 = 250.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140x = 250.75 × 250.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140x = 62,875.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,875.56/140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449.11
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