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Finding the Third Proportional to 60.75 and 132.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 60.75 and 132.05 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.75 : 132.05 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.75/132.05 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.75x = 132.05 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.75x = 17,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,436.38/60.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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