Finding the Third Proportional to 84.50 and 117
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Solution
The third proportional to 84.50 and 117 is: 162
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84.50 : 117 = 117 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84.50/117 = 117/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84.50x = 117 × 117 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84.50x = 13,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,689/84.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162
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