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Finding the Third Proportional to 112.13 and 267.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 112.13 and 267.94 is: 640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 267.94 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/267.94 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 267.94 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 71,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,790.50/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.27

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