Finding the Third Proportional to 33.44 and 74.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 33.44 and 74.50 is: 165.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33.44 : 74.50 = 74.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33.44/74.50 = 74.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33.44x = 74.50 × 74.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33.44x = 5,550.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,550.25/33.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165.99
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