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Finding the Third Proportional to 28.69 and 59.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 28.69 and 59.25 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.69 : 59.25 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.69/59.25 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.69x = 59.25 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.69x = 3,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510.56/28.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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