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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.50 and 354

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.50 and 354 is: 698.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 354 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/354 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 354 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 125,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,316/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.14

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