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Finding the Third Proportional to 50.88 and 132.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 50.88 and 132.44 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.88 : 132.44 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.88/132.44 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.88x = 132.44 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.88x = 17,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,539.69/50.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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