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Finding the Third Proportional to 169.50 and 363.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 169.50 and 363.47 is: 779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 363.47 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/363.47 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 363.47 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 132,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,109.53/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.41

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