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Finding the Third Proportional to 159 and 184

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Solution

The third proportional to 159 and 184 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 184 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/184 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 184 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 33,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,856/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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