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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.06 and 209.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.06 and 209.06 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 209.06 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/209.06 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 209.06 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 43,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,707.13/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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