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Finding the Third Proportional to 42.63 and 90.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 42.63 and 90.44 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.63 : 90.44 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.63/90.44 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.63x = 90.44 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.63x = 8,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178.94/42.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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