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Finding the Third Proportional to 181.69 and 337.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 181.69 and 337.50 is: 626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.69 : 337.50 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.69/337.50 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.69x = 337.50 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.69x = 113,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,906.25/181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.93

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