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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.50 and 25

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.50 and 25 is: 54.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 25 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/25 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 25 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.35

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