Finding the Third Proportional to 68.75 and 126.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 68.75 and 126.25 is: 231.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68.75 : 126.25 = 126.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68.75/126.25 = 126.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68.75x = 126.25 × 126.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68.75x = 15,939.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,939.06/68.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231.84
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