Finding the Third Proportional to 179.50 and 291
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Solution
The third proportional to 179.50 and 291 is: 471.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179.50 : 291 = 291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179.50/291 = 291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179.50x = 291 × 291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179.50x = 84,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,681/179.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471.76
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