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Finding the Third Proportional to 61.31 and 90.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 61.31 and 90.19 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.31 : 90.19 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.31/90.19 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.31x = 90.19 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.31x = 8,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133.79/61.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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