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Finding the Third Proportional to 38.25 and 68.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 38.25 and 68.63 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.25 : 68.63 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.25/68.63 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.25x = 68.63 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.25x = 4,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709.39/38.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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