Finding the Third Proportional to 28.50 and 57
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Solution
The third proportional to 28.50 and 57 is: 114
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28.50 : 57 = 57 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28.50/57 = 57/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28.50x = 57 × 57 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28.50x = 3,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,249/28.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114
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