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Finding the Third Proportional to 178 and 213

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Solution

The third proportional to 178 and 213 is: 254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 213 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/213 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 213 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 45,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,369/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.88

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