Finding the Third Proportional to 148 and 202
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Solution
The third proportional to 148 and 202 is: 275.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148 : 202 = 202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148/202 = 202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148x = 202 × 202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148x = 40,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,804/148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275.70
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