Finding the Third Proportional to 35 and 65.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 35 and 65.88 is: 123.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35 : 65.88 = 65.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35/65.88 = 65.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35x = 65.88 × 65.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35x = 4,339.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,339.52/35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123.99
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