Finding the Third Proportional to 151.22 and 201.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 151.22 and 201.09 is: 267.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151.22 : 201.09 = 201.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151.22/201.09 = 201.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151.22x = 201.09 × 201.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151.22x = 40,438.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,438.70/151.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267.42
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