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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.25 and 431.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.25 and 431.63 is: 1,039.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 431.63 = 431.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/431.63 = 431.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 431.63 × 431.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 186,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,300.14/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.33

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