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Finding the Third Proportional to 109.13 and 181.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 109.13 and 181.50 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.13 : 181.50 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.13/181.50 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.13x = 181.50 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.13x = 32,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,942.25/109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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