Finding the Third Proportional to 67 and 100.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 67 and 100.50 is: 150.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67 : 100.50 = 100.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67/100.50 = 100.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67x = 100.50 × 100.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67x = 10,100.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,100.25/67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150.75
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