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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.13 and 361.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.13 and 361.50 is: 746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 361.50 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/361.50 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 361.50 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 130,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,682.25/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.22

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