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Finding the Third Proportional to 181.88 and 327.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 181.88 and 327.75 is: 590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.88 : 327.75 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.88/327.75 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.88x = 327.75 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.88x = 107,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,420.06/181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.63

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