Finding the Third Proportional to 155.25 and 335.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 155.25 and 335.81 is: 726.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155.25 : 335.81 = 335.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155.25/335.81 = 335.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155.25x = 335.81 × 335.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155.25x = 112,770.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,770.04/155.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726.38
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