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Finding the Third Proportional to 176 and 311.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 176 and 311.50 is: 551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 311.50 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/311.50 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 311.50 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 97,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,032.25/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.32

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