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Finding the Third Proportional to 130.13 and 275.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 130.13 and 275.25 is: 582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 275.25 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/275.25 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 275.25 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 75,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,762.56/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.23

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