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Finding the Third Proportional to 57.75 and 110

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Solution

The third proportional to 57.75 and 110 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.75 : 110 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.75/110 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.75x = 110 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.75x = 12,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,100/57.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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