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Finding the Third Proportional to 121.88 and 185.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 121.88 and 185.06 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 185.06 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/185.06 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 185.06 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 34,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,248.13/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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