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Finding the Third Proportional to 177.75 and 355.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 177.75 and 355.50 is: 711

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.75 : 355.50 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.75/355.50 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.75x = 355.50 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.75x = 126,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,380.25/177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711

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