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Finding the Third Proportional to 112 and 122

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Solution

The third proportional to 112 and 122 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 122 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/122 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 122 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 14,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,884/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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