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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.06 and 244.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.06 and 244.03 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 244.03 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/244.03 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 244.03 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 59,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,551.25/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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