Finding the Third Proportional to 91 and 126.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 91 and 126.75 is: 176.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91 : 126.75 = 126.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91/126.75 = 126.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91x = 126.75 × 126.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91x = 16,065.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,065.56/91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176.54
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