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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.53 and 175.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.53 and 175.08 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 175.08 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/175.08 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 175.08 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 30,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,652.35/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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