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Finding the Third Proportional to 170.86 and 366.40

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Solution

The third proportional to 170.86 and 366.40 is: 785.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 366.40 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/366.40 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 366.40 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 134,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,247.82/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.72

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