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Finding the Third Proportional to 27.76 and 59.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 27.76 and 59.72 is: 128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.76 : 59.72 = 59.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.76/59.72 = 59.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.76x = 59.72 × 59.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.76x = 3,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566.68/27.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.46

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