Finding the Third Proportional to 146 and 150.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 146 and 150.50 is: 155.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146 : 150.50 = 150.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146/150.50 = 150.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146x = 150.50 × 150.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146x = 22,650.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,650.25/146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155.14
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