Finding the Third Proportional to 35.44 and 40.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 35.44 and 40.50 is: 46.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35.44 : 40.50 = 40.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35.44/40.50 = 40.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35.44x = 40.50 × 40.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35.44x = 1,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640.25/35.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46.29
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