Finding the Third Proportional to 49 and 65.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 49 and 65.50 is: 87.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49 : 65.50 = 65.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49/65.50 = 65.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49x = 65.50 × 65.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49x = 4,290.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,290.25/49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87.56
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