Finding the Third Proportional to 34 and 36.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 34 and 36.88 is: 39.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34 : 36.88 = 36.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34/36.88 = 36.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34x = 36.88 × 36.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34x = 1,359.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,359.77/34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39.99
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