Finding the Third Proportional to 66.38 and 84.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 66.38 and 84.38 is: 107.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66.38 : 84.38 = 84.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66.38/84.38 = 84.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66.38x = 84.38 × 84.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66.38x = 7,119.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,119.14/66.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107.26
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