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Finding the Third Proportional to 28.61 and 60.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 28.61 and 60.59 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.61 : 60.59 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.61/60.59 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.61x = 60.59 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.61x = 3,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671.55/28.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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