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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.13 and 363.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.13 and 363.45 is: 749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 363.45 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/363.45 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 363.45 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 132,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,092.50/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.96

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