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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.88 and 381.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.88 and 381.50 is: 809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 381.50 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/381.50 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 381.50 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 145,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,542.25/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.13

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