Finding the Third Proportional to 60.75 and 94.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 60.75 and 94.50 is: 147
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60.75 : 94.50 = 94.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60.75/94.50 = 94.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60.75x = 94.50 × 94.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60.75x = 8,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,930.25/60.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147
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