Finding the Third Proportional to 64 and 159.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 64 and 159.25 is: 396.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64 : 159.25 = 159.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64/159.25 = 159.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64x = 159.25 × 159.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64x = 25,360.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,360.56/64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396.26
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