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Finding the Third Proportional to 36.38 and 46.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 36.38 and 46.13 is: 58.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.38 : 46.13 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.38/46.13 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.38x = 46.13 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.38x = 2,127.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127.52/36.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.49

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