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Finding the Third Proportional to 55.69 and 75.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 55.69 and 75.94 is: 103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.69 : 75.94 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.69/75.94 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.69x = 75.94 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.69x = 5,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766.50/55.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.55

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