Finding the Third Proportional to 168.75 and 232.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 168.75 and 232.88 is: 321.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168.75 : 232.88 = 232.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168.75/232.88 = 232.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168.75x = 232.88 × 232.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168.75x = 54,230.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,230.77/168.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321.37
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