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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.44 and 261.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.44 and 261.75 is: 388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 261.75 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/261.75 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 261.75 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 68,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,513.06/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.31

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