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Finding the Third Proportional to 115.13 and 165.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 115.13 and 165.19 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 165.19 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/165.19 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 165.19 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 27,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286.91/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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