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Finding the Third Proportional to 28.13 and 58

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Solution

The third proportional to 28.13 and 58 is: 119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.13 : 58 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.13/58 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.13x = 58 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.13x = 3,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364/28.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.61

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