Finding the Third Proportional to 80.75 and 143
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Solution
The third proportional to 80.75 and 143 is: 253.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80.75 : 143 = 143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80.75/143 = 143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80.75x = 143 × 143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80.75x = 20,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,449/80.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253.24
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