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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.50 and 269.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.50 and 269.19 is: 403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 269.19 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/269.19 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 269.19 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 72,461.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,461.91/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.69

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