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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.44 and 183.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.44 and 183.94 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 183.94 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/183.94 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 183.94 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 33,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833.00/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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