Finding the Third Proportional to 90.75 and 99
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Solution
The third proportional to 90.75 and 99 is: 108
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90.75 : 99 = 99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90.75/99 = 99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90.75x = 99 × 99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90.75x = 9,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,801/90.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108
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