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Finding the Third Proportional to 182 and 396.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 182 and 396.50 is: 863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 396.50 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/396.50 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 396.50 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 157,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,212.25/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.80

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