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Finding the Third Proportional to 46.97 and 69.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 46.97 and 69.19 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 69.19 = 69.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/69.19 = 69.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 69.19 × 69.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 4,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786.91/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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