Finding the Third Proportional to 93 and 126.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 93 and 126.75 is: 172.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93 : 126.75 = 126.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93/126.75 = 126.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93x = 126.75 × 126.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93x = 16,065.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,065.56/93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172.75
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