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Finding the Third Proportional to 184 and 332.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 184 and 332.50 is: 600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 332.50 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/332.50 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 332.50 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 110,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,556.25/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.85

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