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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.44 and 390.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.44 and 390.94 is: 866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 390.94 = 390.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/390.94 = 390.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 390.94 × 390.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 152,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,832.13/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.21

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