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Finding the Third Proportional to 170.23 and 360.07

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Solution

The third proportional to 170.23 and 360.07 is: 761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.23 : 360.07 = 360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.23/360.07 = 360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.23x = 360.07 × 360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.23x = 129,650.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,650.63/170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.64

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