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Finding the Third Proportional to 174.94 and 370.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 174.94 and 370.13 is: 783.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 370.13 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/370.13 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 370.13 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 136,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,992.52/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.09

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