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Finding the Third Proportional to 72.94 and 117.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 72.94 and 117.84 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.94 : 117.84 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.94/117.84 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.94x = 117.84 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.94x = 13,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,887.15/72.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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