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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.81 and 363.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.81 and 363.38 is: 734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.81 : 363.38 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.81/363.38 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.81x = 363.38 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.81x = 132,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,041.39/179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.33

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