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Finding the Third Proportional to 29.95 and 68.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 29.95 and 68.55 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 68.55 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/68.55 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 68.55 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 4,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699.75/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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