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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.06 and 382.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.06 and 382.13 is: 829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 382.13 = 382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/382.13 = 382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 382.13 × 382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 146,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,019.52/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.36

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