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Finding the Third Proportional to 42.91 and 62.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 42.91 and 62.89 is: 92.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 62.89 = 62.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/62.89 = 62.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 62.89 × 62.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 3,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955.72/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.18

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