Finding the Third Proportional to 41.50 and 83
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Solution
The third proportional to 41.50 and 83 is: 166
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41.50 : 83 = 83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41.50/83 = 83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41.50x = 83 × 83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41.50x = 6,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,889/41.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166
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