Finding the Third Proportional to 84.50 and 156
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Solution
The third proportional to 84.50 and 156 is: 288
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84.50 : 156 = 156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84.50/156 = 156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84.50x = 156 × 156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84.50x = 24,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,336/84.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288
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