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Finding the Third Proportional to 132.19 and 184.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 132.19 and 184.13 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.19 : 184.13 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.19/184.13 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.19x = 184.13 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.19x = 33,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,902.02/132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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