Finding the Third Proportional to 154.13 and 331.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 154.13 and 331.88 is: 714.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154.13 : 331.88 = 331.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154.13/331.88 = 331.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154.13x = 331.88 × 331.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154.13x = 110,141.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,141.02/154.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714.62
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