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Finding the Third Proportional to 181.13 and 375

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Solution

The third proportional to 181.13 and 375 is: 776.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.13 : 375 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.13/375 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.13x = 375 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.13x = 140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,625/181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.40

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