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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.06 and 377.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.06 and 377.44 is: 809.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 377.44 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/377.44 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 377.44 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 142,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,459.07/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.14

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