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Finding the Third Proportional to 53.58 and 84.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 53.58 and 84.66 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.58 : 84.66 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.58/84.66 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.58x = 84.66 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.58x = 7,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166.68/53.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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