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Finding the Third Proportional to 32.06 and 57

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Solution

The third proportional to 32.06 and 57 is: 101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 57 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/57 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 57 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 3,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.33

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