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Finding the Third Proportional to 128.63 and 183.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 128.63 and 183.94 is: 263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.63 : 183.94 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.63/183.94 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.63x = 183.94 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.63x = 33,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833.00/128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.04

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