Finding the Third Proportional to 48.75 and 132.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 48.75 and 132.38 is: 359.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48.75 : 132.38 = 132.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48.75/132.38 = 132.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48.75x = 132.38 × 132.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48.75x = 17,523.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,523.14/48.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359.45
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