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Finding the Third Proportional to 183.25 and 396

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Solution

The third proportional to 183.25 and 396 is: 855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.25 : 396 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.25/396 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.25x = 396 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.25x = 156,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,816/183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.75

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