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Finding the Third Proportional to 61.13 and 133.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 61.13 and 133.22 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 133.22 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/133.22 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 133.22 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 17,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,747.24/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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