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Finding the Third Proportional to 39.13 and 91

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Solution

The third proportional to 39.13 and 91 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.13 : 91 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.13/91 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.13x = 91 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.13x = 8,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281/39.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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