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Finding the Third Proportional to 131.63 and 179.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 131.63 and 179.44 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 179.44 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/179.44 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 179.44 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 32,197.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,197.82/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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