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Finding the Third Proportional to 47.94 and 71.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 47.94 and 71.59 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.94 : 71.59 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.94/71.59 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.94x = 71.59 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.94x = 5,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125.67/47.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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