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Finding the Third Proportional to 182.94 and 396.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 182.94 and 396.19 is: 858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 396.19 = 396.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/396.19 = 396.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 396.19 × 396.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 156,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,964.54/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.02

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