Finding the Third Proportional to 141 and 266.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 141 and 266.50 is: 503.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141 : 266.50 = 266.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141/266.50 = 266.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141x = 266.50 × 266.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141x = 71,022.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,022.25/141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503.70
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