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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.38 and 364.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.38 and 364.75 is: 754.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.38 : 364.75 = 364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.38/364.75 = 364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.38x = 364.75 × 364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.38x = 133,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,042.56/176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.32

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