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Finding the Third Proportional to 112.68 and 164.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 112.68 and 164.64 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.68 : 164.64 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.68/164.64 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.68x = 164.64 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.68x = 27,105.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105.25/112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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