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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.25 and 383

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.25 and 383 is: 832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 383 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/383 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 383 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 146,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,689/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.28

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