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Finding the Third Proportional to 168.06 and 183.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 168.06 and 183.44 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.06 : 183.44 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.06/183.44 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.06x = 183.44 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.06x = 33,649.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649.32/168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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