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Finding the Third Proportional to 118.13 and 175.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 118.13 and 175.50 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.13 : 175.50 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.13/175.50 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.13x = 175.50 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.13x = 30,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,800.25/118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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