Finding the Third Proportional to 41.50 and 61.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 41.50 and 61.50 is: 91.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41.50 : 61.50 = 61.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41.50/61.50 = 61.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41.50x = 61.50 × 61.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41.50x = 3,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,782.25/41.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91.14
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