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Finding the Third Proportional to 182 and 260

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Solution

The third proportional to 182 and 260 is: 371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 260 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/260 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 260 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 67,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,600/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.43

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