Finding the Third Proportional to 84.38 and 116.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 84.38 and 116.25 is: 160.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84.38 : 116.25 = 116.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84.38/116.25 = 116.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84.38x = 116.25 × 116.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84.38x = 13,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,514.06/84.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160.17
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