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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.63 and 276.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.63 and 276.25 is: 424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.63 : 276.25 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.63/276.25 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.63x = 276.25 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.63x = 76,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,314.06/179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.85

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