Finding the Third Proportional to 89.50 and 163
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Solution
The third proportional to 89.50 and 163 is: 296.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89.50 : 163 = 163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89.50/163 = 163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89.50x = 163 × 163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89.50x = 26,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,569/89.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296.86
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