Finding the Third Proportional to 156.75 and 349.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 156.75 and 349.50 is: 779.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156.75 : 349.50 = 349.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156.75/349.50 = 349.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156.75x = 349.50 × 349.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156.75x = 122,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,150.25/156.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779.27
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