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Finding the Third Proportional to 173.39 and 350.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 173.39 and 350.58 is: 708.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 350.58 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/350.58 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 350.58 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 122,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,905.02/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.83

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