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Finding the Third Proportional to 59.91 and 79.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 59.91 and 79.59 is: 105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.91 : 79.59 = 79.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.91/79.59 = 79.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.91x = 79.59 × 79.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.91x = 6,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,335.17/59.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.75

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