Finding the Third Proportional to 93 and 105.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 93 and 105.50 is: 119.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93 : 105.50 = 105.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93/105.50 = 105.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93x = 105.50 × 105.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93x = 11,130.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,130.25/93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119.68
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