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Finding the Third Proportional to 50 and 85

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Solution

The third proportional to 50 and 85 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50 : 85 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50/85 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50x = 85 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50x = 7,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225/50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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