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Finding the Third Proportional to 92 and 183

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Solution

The third proportional to 92 and 183 is: 364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 183 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/183 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 183 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 33,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,489/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.01

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