Finding the Third Proportional to 28.75 and 77
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Solution
The third proportional to 28.75 and 77 is: 206.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28.75 : 77 = 77 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28.75/77 = 77/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28.75x = 77 × 77 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28.75x = 5,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,929/28.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206.23
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