Finding the Third Proportional to 64.50 and 76.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 64.50 and 76.50 is: 90.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64.50 : 76.50 = 76.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64.50/76.50 = 76.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64.50x = 76.50 × 76.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64.50x = 5,852.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,852.25/64.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90.73
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