Finding the Third Proportional to 92.50 and 133.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 92.50 and 133.50 is: 192.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92.50 : 133.50 = 133.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92.50/133.50 = 133.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92.50x = 133.50 × 133.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92.50x = 17,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,822.25/92.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192.67
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