Finding the Third Proportional to 147 and 275
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Solution
The third proportional to 147 and 275 is: 514.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147 : 275 = 275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147/275 = 275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147x = 275 × 275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147x = 75,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,625/147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514.46
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