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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.92 and 335.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.92 and 335.67 is: 640.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 335.67 = 335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/335.67 = 335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 335.67 × 335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 112,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,675.61/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.49

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