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Finding the Third Proportional to 181.88 and 270.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 181.88 and 270.25 is: 401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.88 : 270.25 = 270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.88/270.25 = 270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.88x = 270.25 × 270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.88x = 73,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,035.06/181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.57

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