Finding the Third Proportional to 25.31 and 37.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 25.31 and 37.97 is: 56.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25.31 : 37.97 = 37.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25.31/37.97 = 37.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25.31x = 37.97 × 37.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25.31x = 1,441.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,441.63/25.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56.95
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