Finding the Third Proportional to 43.88 and 60.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 43.88 and 60.75 is: 84.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43.88 : 60.75 = 60.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43.88/60.75 = 60.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43.88x = 60.75 × 60.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43.88x = 3,690.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,690.56/43.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84.12
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