Finding the Third Proportional to 67 and 116.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 67 and 116.50 is: 202.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67 : 116.50 = 116.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67/116.50 = 116.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67x = 116.50 × 116.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67x = 13,572.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,572.25/67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202.57
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