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Finding the Third Proportional to 182.04 and 392.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 182.04 and 392.55 is: 846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 392.55 = 392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/392.55 = 392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 392.55 × 392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 154,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,099.18/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.52

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