Finding the Third Proportional to 9 and 20.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 9 and 20.25 is: 45.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9 : 20.25 = 20.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9/20.25 = 20.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9x = 20.25 × 20.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9x = 410.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410.06/9 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45.56
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