Finding the Third Proportional to 153.75 and 288.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 153.75 and 288.38 is: 540.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153.75 : 288.38 = 288.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153.75/288.38 = 288.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153.75x = 288.38 × 288.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153.75x = 83,160.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,160.14/153.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540.88
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