Finding the Third Proportional to 140.75 and 305.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 140.75 and 305.50 is: 663.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140.75 : 305.50 = 305.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140.75/305.50 = 305.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140.75x = 305.50 × 305.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140.75x = 93,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,330.25/140.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663.09
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