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Finding the Third Proportional to 172.13 and 366.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 172.13 and 366.75 is: 781.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 366.75 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/366.75 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 366.75 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 134,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,505.56/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.44

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