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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.25 and 25

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.25 and 25 is: 67.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.25 : 25 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.25/25 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.25x = 25 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.25x = 625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625/9.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.57

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