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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.88 and 276.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.88 and 276.19 is: 424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 276.19 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/276.19 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 276.19 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 76,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,279.54/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.07

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