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Finding the Third Proportional to 174.94 and 363.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 174.94 and 363.38 is: 754.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 363.38 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/363.38 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 363.38 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 132,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,041.39/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.79

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