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Finding the Third Proportional to 181.22 and 390.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 181.22 and 390.66 is: 842.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.22 : 390.66 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.22/390.66 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.22x = 390.66 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.22x = 152,612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,612.31/181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.14

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