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Finding the Third Proportional to 178 and 298

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Solution

The third proportional to 178 and 298 is: 498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 298 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/298 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 298 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 88,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,804/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.90

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