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Finding the Third Proportional to 58.69 and 67.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 58.69 and 67.13 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.69 : 67.13 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.69/67.13 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.69x = 67.13 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.69x = 4,505.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505.77/58.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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