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Finding the Third Proportional to 34 and 43.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 34 and 43.50 is: 55.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34 : 43.50 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34/43.50 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34x = 43.50 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34x = 1,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892.25/34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.65

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