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Finding the Third Proportional to 37.13 and 91.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 37.13 and 91.55 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.13 : 91.55 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.13/91.55 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.13x = 91.55 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.13x = 8,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,380.83/37.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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