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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.99 and 383.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.99 and 383.27 is: 834.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 383.27 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/383.27 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 383.27 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 146,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,898.53/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.69

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