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Finding the Third Proportional to 124.03 and 183.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 124.03 and 183.09 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 183.09 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/183.09 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 183.09 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 33,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523.32/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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