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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.50 and 365.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.50 and 365.63 is: 761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 365.63 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/365.63 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 365.63 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 133,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,681.64/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.72

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