Finding the Third Proportional to 77 and 145.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 77 and 145.50 is: 274.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77 : 145.50 = 145.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77/145.50 = 145.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77x = 145.50 × 145.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77x = 21,170.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,170.25/77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274.94
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