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Finding the Third Proportional to 181.94 and 375.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 181.94 and 375.69 is: 775.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 375.69 = 375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/375.69 = 375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 375.69 × 375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 141,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,141.10/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.77

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