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Finding the Third Proportional to 183.56 and 266.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 183.56 and 266.91 is: 388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 266.91 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/266.91 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 266.91 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 71,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,238.95/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.09

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