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Finding the Third Proportional to 59.91 and 129.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 59.91 and 129.80 is: 281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 129.80 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/129.80 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 129.80 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 16,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847.23/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.23

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