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Finding the Third Proportional to 87.89 and 133.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 87.89 and 133.59 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.89 : 133.59 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.89/133.59 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.89x = 133.59 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.89x = 17,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847.29/87.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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