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Finding the Third Proportional to 35.50 and 76

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Solution

The third proportional to 35.50 and 76 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.50 : 76 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.50/76 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.50x = 76 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.50x = 5,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,776/35.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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