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Finding the Third Proportional to 120.94 and 174.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 120.94 and 174.94 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.94 : 174.94 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.94/174.94 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.94x = 174.94 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.94x = 30,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,603.13/120.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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