Finding the Third Proportional to 53 and 55
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Solution
The third proportional to 53 and 55 is: 57.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53 : 55 = 55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53/55 = 55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53x = 55 × 55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53x = 3,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,025/53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57.08
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