Finding the Third Proportional to 161.25 and 236.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 161.25 and 236.25 is: 346.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161.25 : 236.25 = 236.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161.25/236.25 = 236.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161.25x = 236.25 × 236.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161.25x = 55,814.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,814.06/161.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346.13
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