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Finding the Third Proportional to 90.14 and 183.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 90.14 and 183.94 is: 375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.14 : 183.94 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.14/183.94 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.14x = 183.94 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.14x = 33,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833.00/90.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.34

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