Finding the Third Proportional to 165 and 266.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 165 and 266.75 is: 431.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165 : 266.75 = 266.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165/266.75 = 266.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165x = 266.75 × 266.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165x = 71,155.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,155.56/165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431.25
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