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Finding the Third Proportional to 38.75 and 70

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Solution

The third proportional to 38.75 and 70 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.75 : 70 = 70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.75/70 = 70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.75x = 70 × 70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.75x = 4,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900/38.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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