Finding the Third Proportional to 43.50 and 46
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Solution
The third proportional to 43.50 and 46 is: 48.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43.50 : 46 = 46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43.50/46 = 46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43.50x = 46 × 46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43.50x = 2,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,116/43.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48.64
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