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Finding the Third Proportional to 104.91 and 181.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 104.91 and 181.13 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.91 : 181.13 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.91/181.13 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.91x = 181.13 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.91x = 32,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806.27/104.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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