Finding the Third Proportional to 155.75 and 245.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 155.75 and 245.50 is: 386.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155.75 : 245.50 = 245.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155.75/245.50 = 245.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155.75x = 245.50 × 245.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155.75x = 60,270.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,270.25/155.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386.97
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