Finding the Third Proportional to 10 and 23.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 10 and 23.50 is: 55.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10 : 23.50 = 23.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10/23.50 = 23.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10x = 23.50 × 23.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10x = 552.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552.25/10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55.23
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