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Finding the Third Proportional to 57.56 and 92.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 57.56 and 92.69 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.56 : 92.69 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.56/92.69 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.56x = 92.69 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.56x = 8,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590.97/57.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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