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Finding the Third Proportional to 112 and 178

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Solution

The third proportional to 112 and 178 is: 282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 178 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/178 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 178 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 31,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,684/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.89

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