Finding the Third Proportional to 33.75 and 54
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Solution
The third proportional to 33.75 and 54 is: 86.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33.75 : 54 = 54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33.75/54 = 54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33.75x = 54 × 54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33.75x = 2,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,916/33.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86.40
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