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Finding the Third Proportional to 169.88 and 367.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 169.88 and 367.63 is: 795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 367.63 = 367.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/367.63 = 367.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 367.63 × 367.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 135,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,148.14/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.57

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