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Finding the Third Proportional to 168 and 179

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Solution

The third proportional to 168 and 179 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 179 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/179 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 179 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 32,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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