Finding the Third Proportional to 54 and 97.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 54 and 97.88 is: 177.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54 : 97.88 = 97.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54/97.88 = 97.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54x = 97.88 × 97.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54x = 9,579.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,579.52/54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177.40
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