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Finding the Third Proportional to 172.88 and 366.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 172.88 and 366.66 is: 777.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 366.66 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/366.66 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 366.66 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 134,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,436.81/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.65

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