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Finding the Third Proportional to 181.69 and 325.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 181.69 and 325.69 is: 583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.69 : 325.69 = 325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.69/325.69 = 325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.69x = 325.69 × 325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.69x = 106,072.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,072.35/181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.82

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