Finding the Third Proportional to 148.75 and 297.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 148.75 and 297.50 is: 595
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148.75 : 297.50 = 297.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148.75/297.50 = 297.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148.75x = 297.50 × 297.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148.75x = 88,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,506.25/148.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595
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