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Finding the Third Proportional to 25.13 and 35.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 25.13 and 35.91 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.13 : 35.91 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.13/35.91 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.13x = 35.91 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.13x = 1,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.26/25.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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