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Finding the Third Proportional to 182.75 and 406

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Solution

The third proportional to 182.75 and 406 is: 901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.75 : 406 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.75/406 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.75x = 406 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.75x = 164,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,836/182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.98

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