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Finding the Third Proportional to 59.34 and 122.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 59.34 and 122.91 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.34 : 122.91 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.34/122.91 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.34x = 122.91 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.34x = 15,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,105.95/59.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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