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Finding the Third Proportional to 55.13 and 93

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Solution

The third proportional to 55.13 and 93 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.13 : 93 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.13/93 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.13x = 93 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.13x = 8,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649/55.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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