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Finding the Third Proportional to 177.94 and 238.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 177.94 and 238.97 is: 320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.94 : 238.97 = 238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.94/238.97 = 238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.94x = 238.97 × 238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.94x = 57,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,106.06/177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.93

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