Finding the Third Proportional to 55 and 103.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 55 and 103.50 is: 194.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55 : 103.50 = 103.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55/103.50 = 103.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55x = 103.50 × 103.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55x = 10,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,712.25/55 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194.77
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