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Finding the Third Proportional to 72.94 and 133.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 72.94 and 133.56 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.94 : 133.56 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.94/133.56 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.94x = 133.56 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.94x = 17,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,838.94/72.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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