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Finding the Third Proportional to 111.06 and 162.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 111.06 and 162.32 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 162.32 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/162.32 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 162.32 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 26,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,346.62/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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