Finding the Third Proportional to 144.75 and 320.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 144.75 and 320.25 is: 708.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144.75 : 320.25 = 320.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144.75/320.25 = 320.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144.75x = 320.25 × 320.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144.75x = 102,560.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,560.06/144.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708.53
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