Finding the Third Proportional to 41.25 and 89.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 41.25 and 89.25 is: 193.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41.25 : 89.25 = 89.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41.25/89.25 = 89.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41.25x = 89.25 × 89.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41.25x = 7,965.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,965.56/41.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193.10
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