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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.61 and 374.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.61 and 374.94 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.61 : 374.94 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.61/374.94 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.61x = 374.94 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.61x = 140,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,581.06/175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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