Finding the Third Proportional to 148.50 and 283.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 148.50 and 283.50 is: 541.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148.50 : 283.50 = 283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148.50/283.50 = 283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148.50x = 283.50 × 283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148.50x = 80,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,372.25/148.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541.23
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