Finding the Third Proportional to 37.50 and 58.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 37.50 and 58.50 is: 91.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37.50 : 58.50 = 58.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37.50/58.50 = 58.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37.50x = 58.50 × 58.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37.50x = 3,422.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,422.25/37.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91.26
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