Finding the Third Proportional to 75.50 and 84.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 75.50 and 84.50 is: 94.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75.50 : 84.50 = 84.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75.50/84.50 = 84.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75.50x = 84.50 × 84.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75.50x = 7,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,140.25/75.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94.57
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