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Finding the Third Proportional to 98 and 182.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 98 and 182.50 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 182.50 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/182.50 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 182.50 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 33,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,306.25/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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