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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.38 and 240.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.38 and 240.13 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.38 : 240.13 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.38/240.13 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.38x = 240.13 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.38x = 57,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,660.02/176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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