Finding the Third Proportional to 94.75 and 159
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Solution
The third proportional to 94.75 and 159 is: 266.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94.75 : 159 = 159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94.75/159 = 159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94.75x = 159 × 159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94.75x = 25,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,281/94.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266.82
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