Finding the Third Proportional to 43.50 and 95.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 43.50 and 95.25 is: 208.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43.50 : 95.25 = 95.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43.50/95.25 = 95.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43.50x = 95.25 × 95.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43.50x = 9,072.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,072.56/43.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208.56
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