Finding the Third Proportional to 44.50 and 59
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Solution
The third proportional to 44.50 and 59 is: 78.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44.50 : 59 = 59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44.50/59 = 59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44.50x = 59 × 59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44.50x = 3,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,481/44.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78.22
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