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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.55 and 363.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.55 and 363.23 is: 747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 363.23 = 363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/363.23 = 363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 363.23 × 363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 131,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,939.21/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.30

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