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Finding the Third Proportional to 20.91 and 56.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 20.91 and 56.06 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.91 : 56.06 = 56.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.91/56.06 = 56.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.91x = 56.06 × 56.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.91x = 3,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143.00/20.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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