Finding the Third Proportional to 141 and 333.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 141 and 333.75 is: 789.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141 : 333.75 = 333.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141/333.75 = 333.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141x = 333.75 × 333.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141x = 111,389.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,389.06/141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789.99
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