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Finding the Third Proportional to 117.13 and 156.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 117.13 and 156.25 is: 208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.13 : 156.25 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.13/156.25 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.13x = 156.25 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.13x = 24,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414.06/117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.44

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