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Finding the Third Proportional to 134.79 and 179.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 134.79 and 179.09 is: 237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 179.09 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/179.09 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 179.09 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 32,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071.77/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.94

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