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Finding the Third Proportional to 11.50 and 29.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 11.50 and 29.50 is: 75.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 29.50 = 29.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/29.50 = 29.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 29.50 × 29.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.25/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.67

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