Finding the Third Proportional to 159.75 and 247.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 159.75 and 247.50 is: 383.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159.75 : 247.50 = 247.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159.75/247.50 = 247.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159.75x = 247.50 × 247.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159.75x = 61,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,256.25/159.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383.45
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