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Finding the Third Proportional to 121.88 and 180.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 121.88 and 180.94 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 180.94 = 180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/180.94 = 180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 180.94 × 180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 32,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,738.38/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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