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Finding the Third Proportional to 184 and 350

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Solution

The third proportional to 184 and 350 is: 665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 350 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/350 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 350 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,500/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.76

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