Finding the Third Proportional to 65.81 and 70.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 65.81 and 70.88 is: 76.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65.81 : 70.88 = 70.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65.81/70.88 = 70.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65.81x = 70.88 × 70.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65.81x = 5,023.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,023.27/65.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76.33
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