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Finding the Third Proportional to 178.50 and 350

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Solution

The third proportional to 178.50 and 350 is: 686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.50 : 350 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.50/350 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.50x = 350 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.50x = 122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,500/178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.27

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