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Finding the Third Proportional to 46.97 and 60.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 46.97 and 60.05 is: 76.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 60.05 = 60.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/60.05 = 60.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 60.05 × 60.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 3,605.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605.63/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.77

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