Finding the Third Proportional to 34.25 and 92.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 34.25 and 92.50 is: 249.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34.25 : 92.50 = 92.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34.25/92.50 = 92.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34.25x = 92.50 × 92.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34.25x = 8,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,556.25/34.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249.82
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