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Finding the Third Proportional to 30.96 and 66.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 30.96 and 66.97 is: 144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 66.97 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/66.97 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 66.97 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 4,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485.34/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.90

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