Finding the Third Proportional to 86.25 and 105.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 86.25 and 105.75 is: 129.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86.25 : 105.75 = 105.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86.25/105.75 = 105.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86.25x = 105.75 × 105.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86.25x = 11,183.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,183.06/86.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129.66
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