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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.88 and 172.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.88 and 172.44 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 172.44 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/172.44 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 172.44 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 29,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,734.69/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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