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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.72 and 218.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.72 and 218.48 is: 379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 218.48 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/218.48 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 218.48 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 47,735.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735.42/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.70

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