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Finding the Third Proportional to 28.06 and 39.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 28.06 and 39.75 is: 56.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.06 : 39.75 = 39.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.06/39.75 = 39.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.06x = 39.75 × 39.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.06x = 1,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580.06/28.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.31

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