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Finding the Third Proportional to 177.19 and 370.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 177.19 and 370.41 is: 774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.19 : 370.41 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.19/370.41 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.19x = 370.41 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.19x = 137,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,200.79/177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.33

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