Finding the Third Proportional to 28 and 43.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 28 and 43.50 is: 67.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28 : 43.50 = 43.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28/43.50 = 43.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28x = 43.50 × 43.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28x = 1,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,892.25/28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67.58
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