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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.38 and 430.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.38 and 430.69 is: 1,034.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 430.69 = 430.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/430.69 = 430.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 430.69 × 430.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 185,491.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,491.72/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.10

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