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Finding the Third Proportional to 179.40 and 373.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 179.40 and 373.04 is: 775.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 373.04 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/373.04 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 373.04 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 139,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,161.06/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.69

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