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Finding the Third Proportional to 178.13 and 382.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 178.13 and 382.13 is: 819.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 382.13 = 382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/382.13 = 382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 382.13 × 382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 146,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,019.52/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.76

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