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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.25 and 363.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.25 and 363.56 is: 749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 363.56 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/363.56 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 363.56 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 132,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,177.69/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.94

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