Finding the Third Proportional to 91 and 132.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91 and 132.50 is: 192.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91 : 132.50 = 132.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91/132.50 = 132.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91x = 132.50 × 132.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91x = 17,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,556.25/91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192.93
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