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Finding the Third Proportional to 51.19 and 84

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Solution

The third proportional to 51.19 and 84 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.19 : 84 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.19/84 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.19x = 84 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.19x = 7,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056/51.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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