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Finding the Third Proportional to 28.92 and 61.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 28.92 and 61.89 is: 132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.92 : 61.89 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.92/61.89 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.92x = 61.89 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.92x = 3,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830.45/28.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.44

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