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Finding the Third Proportional to 130 and 175.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 130 and 175.25 is: 236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 175.25 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/175.25 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 175.25 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 30,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,712.56/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.25

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