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Finding the Third Proportional to 19.06 and 35.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 19.06 and 35.50 is: 66.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.06 : 35.50 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.06/35.50 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.06x = 35.50 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.06x = 1,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260.25/19.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.11

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