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Finding the Third Proportional to 175 and 360

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Solution

The third proportional to 175 and 360 is: 740.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 360 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/360 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 360 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 129,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,600/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.57

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