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Finding the Third Proportional to 61.94 and 90.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 61.94 and 90.77 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 90.77 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/90.77 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 90.77 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 8,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,239.02/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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