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Finding the Third Proportional to 120.09 and 183.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 120.09 and 183.38 is: 280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.09 : 183.38 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.09/183.38 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.09x = 183.38 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.09x = 33,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,626.39/120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.00

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