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Finding the Third Proportional to 23.94 and 37.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 23.94 and 37.50 is: 58.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 37.50 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/37.50 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 37.50 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 1,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406.25/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.75

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