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Finding the Third Proportional to 9.50 and 22.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9.50 and 22.50 is: 53.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.50 : 22.50 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.50/22.50 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.50x = 22.50 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.50x = 506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.25/9.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.29

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