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Finding the Third Proportional to 172 and 363.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 172 and 363.75 is: 769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172 : 363.75 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172/363.75 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172x = 363.75 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172x = 132,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,314.06/172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.27

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