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Finding the Third Proportional to 177 and 223

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Solution

The third proportional to 177 and 223 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 223 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/223 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 223 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 49,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,729/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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