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Finding the Third Proportional to 56.95 and 130.99

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Solution

The third proportional to 56.95 and 130.99 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.95 : 130.99 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.95/130.99 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.95x = 130.99 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.95x = 17,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158.95/56.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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