Finding the Third Proportional to 147 and 249.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 147 and 249.50 is: 423.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147 : 249.50 = 249.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147/249.50 = 249.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147x = 249.50 × 249.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147x = 62,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,250.25/147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423.47
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