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Finding the Third Proportional to 170.25 and 358.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 170.25 and 358.13 is: 753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 358.13 = 358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/358.13 = 358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 358.13 × 358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 128,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,253.52/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.32

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