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Finding the Third Proportional to 55.88 and 91.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 55.88 and 91.50 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.88 : 91.50 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.88/91.50 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.88x = 91.50 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.88x = 8,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,372.25/55.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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