Finding the Third Proportional to 75.94 and 159.47
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Solution
The third proportional to 75.94 and 159.47 is: 334.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75.94 : 159.47 = 159.47 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75.94/159.47 = 159.47/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75.94x = 159.47 × 159.47 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75.94x = 25,430.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,430.28/75.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334.88
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