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Finding the Third Proportional to 110.75 and 297.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 110.75 and 297.88 is: 801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 297.88 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/297.88 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 297.88 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 88,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,729.52/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.17

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