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Finding the Third Proportional to 94.13 and 122.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 94.13 and 122.44 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.13 : 122.44 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.13/122.44 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.13x = 122.44 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.13x = 14,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,990.94/94.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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