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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.06 and 220.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.06 and 220.78 is: 276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 220.78 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/220.78 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 220.78 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 48,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,744.36/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.86

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