Finding the Third Proportional to 178.25 and 376.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 178.25 and 376.75 is: 796.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178.25 : 376.75 = 376.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178.25/376.75 = 376.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178.25x = 376.75 × 376.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178.25x = 141,940.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,940.56/178.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796.30
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