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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.56 and 117.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.56 and 117.69 is: 125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 117.69 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/117.69 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 117.69 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 13,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,850.35/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.27

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