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Finding the Third Proportional to 38.88 and 67.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 38.88 and 67.50 is: 117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.88 : 67.50 = 67.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.88/67.50 = 67.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.88x = 67.50 × 67.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.88x = 4,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556.25/38.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.20

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