Finding the Third Proportional to 157.50 and 290
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Solution
The third proportional to 157.50 and 290 is: 533.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157.50 : 290 = 290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157.50/290 = 290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157.50x = 290 × 290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157.50x = 84,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,100/157.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533.97
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