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Finding the Third Proportional to 116.69 and 128.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 116.69 and 128.22 is: 140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 128.22 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/128.22 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 128.22 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 16,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440.05/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.89

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