Finding the Third Proportional to 43 and 50.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 43 and 50.25 is: 58.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43 : 50.25 = 50.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43/50.25 = 50.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43x = 50.25 × 50.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43x = 2,525.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,525.06/43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58.72
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