Finding the Third Proportional to 144.16 and 317.16
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Solution
The third proportional to 144.16 and 317.16 is: 697.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144.16 : 317.16 = 317.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144.16/317.16 = 317.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144.16x = 317.16 × 317.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144.16x = 100,589.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,589.02/144.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697.75
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