Finding the Third Proportional to 148 and 255.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 148 and 255.50 is: 441.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148 : 255.50 = 255.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148/255.50 = 255.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148x = 255.50 × 255.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148x = 65,280.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,280.25/148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441.08
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