Finding the Third Proportional to 29.75 and 50.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 29.75 and 50.50 is: 85.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29.75 : 50.50 = 50.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29.75/50.50 = 50.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29.75x = 50.50 × 50.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29.75x = 2,550.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,550.25/29.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85.72
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