Finding the Third Proportional to 22 and 53.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 22 and 53.75 is: 131.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22 : 53.75 = 53.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22/53.75 = 53.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22x = 53.75 × 53.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22x = 2,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,889.06/22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131.32
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