Finding the Third Proportional to 74.25 and 132.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 74.25 and 132.75 is: 237.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74.25 : 132.75 = 132.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74.25/132.75 = 132.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74.25x = 132.75 × 132.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74.25x = 17,622.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,622.56/74.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237.34
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