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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.84 and 370.20

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.84 and 370.20 is: 779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 370.20 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/370.20 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 370.20 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 137,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,044.57/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.36

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