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Finding the Third Proportional to 182.91 and 395.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 182.91 and 395.06 is: 853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.91 : 395.06 = 395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.91/395.06 = 395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.91x = 395.06 × 395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.91x = 156,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,074.38/182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.30

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