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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.25 and 315

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.25 and 315 is: 553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 315 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/315 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 315 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 99,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,225/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.56

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