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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.69 and 364.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.69 and 364.13 is: 754.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.69 : 364.13 = 364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.69/364.13 = 364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.69x = 364.13 × 364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.69x = 132,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,587.02/175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.68

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