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Finding the Third Proportional to 179 and 246

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Solution

The third proportional to 179 and 246 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 246 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/246 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 246 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 60,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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