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Finding the Third Proportional to 172.76 and 367.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 172.76 and 367.66 is: 782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 367.66 = 367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/367.66 = 367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 367.66 × 367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 135,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,176.86/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.46

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