Finding the Third Proportional to 44 and 117.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 44 and 117.50 is: 313.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44 : 117.50 = 117.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44/117.50 = 117.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44x = 117.50 × 117.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44x = 13,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,806.25/44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313.78
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