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Finding the Third Proportional to 93 and 133.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 93 and 133.88 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 133.88 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/133.88 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 133.88 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 17,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922.52/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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