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Finding the Third Proportional to 175 and 336.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 175 and 336.50 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 336.50 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/336.50 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 336.50 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 113,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,232.25/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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