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Finding the Third Proportional to 176.63 and 352.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 176.63 and 352.13 is: 702.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 352.13 = 352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/352.13 = 352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 352.13 × 352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 123,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,992.02/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.01

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