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Finding the Third Proportional to 113.63 and 164.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 113.63 and 164.81 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 164.81 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/164.81 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 164.81 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 27,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,163.16/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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