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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.53 and 175.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.53 and 175.92 is: 280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 175.92 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/175.92 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 175.92 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 30,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,948.51/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.00

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