Finding the Third Proportional to 31.25 and 77.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 31.25 and 77.50 is: 192.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31.25 : 77.50 = 77.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31.25/77.50 = 77.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31.25x = 77.50 × 77.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31.25x = 6,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,006.25/31.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192.20
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