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Finding the Third Proportional to 37.13 and 46.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 37.13 and 46.69 is: 58.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.13 : 46.69 = 46.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.13/46.69 = 46.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.13x = 46.69 × 46.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.13x = 2,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179.72/37.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.71

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