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Finding the Third Proportional to 122.63 and 175.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 122.63 and 175.36 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 175.36 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/175.36 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 175.36 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 30,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,750.91/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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