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Finding the Third Proportional to 65.81 and 90.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 65.81 and 90.84 is: 125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.81 : 90.84 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.81/90.84 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.81x = 90.84 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.81x = 8,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252.59/65.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.40

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