Finding the Third Proportional to 176 and 236
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Solution
The third proportional to 176 and 236 is: 316.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176 : 236 = 236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176/236 = 236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176x = 236 × 236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176x = 55,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,696/176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316.45
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