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Finding the Third Proportional to 115.88 and 162.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 115.88 and 162.75 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.88 : 162.75 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.88/162.75 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.88x = 162.75 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.88x = 26,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,487.56/115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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