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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.55 and 268.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.55 and 268.63 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 268.63 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/268.63 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 268.63 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 72,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,161.49/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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