Finding the Third Proportional to 56.75 and 145.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 56.75 and 145.75 is: 374.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56.75 : 145.75 = 145.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56.75/145.75 = 145.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56.75x = 145.75 × 145.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56.75x = 21,243.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,243.06/56.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374.33
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