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Finding the Third Proportional to 181.13 and 340.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 181.13 and 340.13 is: 638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 340.13 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/340.13 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 340.13 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 115,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,685.02/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.70

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