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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.06 and 220.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.06 and 220.50 is: 271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.06 : 220.50 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.06/220.50 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.06x = 220.50 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.06x = 48,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,620.25/179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.53

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