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Finding the Third Proportional to 31.94 and 46.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 31.94 and 46.91 is: 68.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.94 : 46.91 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.94/46.91 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.94x = 46.91 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.94x = 2,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200.20/31.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.89

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