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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.03 and 373.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.03 and 373.27 is: 796.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.03 : 373.27 = 373.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.03/373.27 = 373.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.03x = 373.27 × 373.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.03x = 139,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,327.23/175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.01

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