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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.34 and 382.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.34 and 382.22 is: 828.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 382.22 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/382.22 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 382.22 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 146,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,091.17/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.45

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