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Finding the Third Proportional to 130.94 and 199.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 130.94 and 199.84 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.94 : 199.84 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.94/199.84 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.94x = 199.84 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.94x = 39,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,937.52/130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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