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Finding the Third Proportional to 52.88 and 68.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 52.88 and 68.63 is: 89.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.88 : 68.63 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.88/68.63 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.88x = 68.63 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.88x = 4,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709.39/52.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.07

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