Finding the Third Proportional to 61 and 89.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 61 and 89.50 is: 131.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61 : 89.50 = 89.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61/89.50 = 89.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61x = 89.50 × 89.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61x = 8,010.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,010.25/61 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131.32
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