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Finding the Third Proportional to 46.25 and 66.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 46.25 and 66.25 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.25 : 66.25 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.25/66.25 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.25x = 66.25 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.25x = 4,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389.06/46.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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