Finding the Third Proportional to 68 and 102.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 68 and 102.50 is: 154.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68 : 102.50 = 102.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68/102.50 = 102.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68x = 102.50 × 102.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68x = 10,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,506.25/68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154.50
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