Finding the Third Proportional to 55.50 and 84
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Solution
The third proportional to 55.50 and 84 is: 127.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55.50 : 84 = 84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55.50/84 = 84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55.50x = 84 × 84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55.50x = 7,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,056/55.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127.14
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