Finding the Third Proportional to 78.75 and 154
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Solution
The third proportional to 78.75 and 154 is: 301.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78.75 : 154 = 154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78.75/154 = 154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78.75x = 154 × 154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78.75x = 23,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,716/78.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301.16
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