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Finding the Third Proportional to 61.88 and 90.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 61.88 and 90.06 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 90.06 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/90.06 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 90.06 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 8,111.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,111.25/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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