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Finding the Third Proportional to 182.46 and 237.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 182.46 and 237.19 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 237.19 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/237.19 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 237.19 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 56,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,260.29/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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