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Finding the Third Proportional to 184.25 and 268

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Solution

The third proportional to 184.25 and 268 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.25 : 268 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.25/268 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.25x = 268 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.25x = 71,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,824/184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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