Finding the Third Proportional to 146 and 280
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Solution
The third proportional to 146 and 280 is: 536.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146 : 280 = 280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146/280 = 280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146x = 280 × 280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146x = 78,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,400/146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536.99
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