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Finding the Third Proportional to 118.88 and 312.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 118.88 and 312.94 is: 823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.88 : 312.94 = 312.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.88/312.94 = 312.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.88x = 312.94 × 312.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.88x = 97,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,929.88/118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.81

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