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Finding the Third Proportional to 66 and 179

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Solution

The third proportional to 66 and 179 is: 485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 179 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/179 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 179 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 32,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.47

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