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Finding the Third Proportional to 110 and 120.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 110 and 120.50 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 120.50 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/120.50 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 120.50 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 14,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520.25/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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