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Finding the Third Proportional to 168.96 and 363.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 168.96 and 363.76 is: 783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.96 : 363.76 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.96/363.76 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.96x = 363.76 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.96x = 132,322.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,322.59/168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.15

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