Finding the Third Proportional to 33 and 49.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 33 and 49.50 is: 74.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33 : 49.50 = 49.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33/49.50 = 49.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33x = 49.50 × 49.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33x = 2,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,450.25/33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74.25
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