Finding the Third Proportional to 168.75 and 249.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 168.75 and 249.75 is: 369.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168.75 : 249.75 = 249.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168.75/249.75 = 249.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168.75x = 249.75 × 249.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168.75x = 62,375.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,375.06/168.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369.63
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