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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.94 and 303.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.94 and 303.56 is: 731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 303.56 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/303.56 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 303.56 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 92,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,150.19/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.71

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