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Finding the Third Proportional to 182 and 291

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Solution

The third proportional to 182 and 291 is: 465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 291 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/291 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 291 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 84,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,681/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.28

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