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Finding the Third Proportional to 117 and 126.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 117 and 126.75 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 126.75 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/126.75 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 126.75 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 16,065.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065.56/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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