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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.93 and 267.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.93 and 267.05 is: 566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 267.05 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/267.05 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 267.05 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 71,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,314.03/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.30

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