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Finding the Third Proportional to 173.34 and 370.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 173.34 and 370.69 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 370.69 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/370.69 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 370.69 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 137,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,409.22/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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