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Finding the Third Proportional to 155.63 and 281.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 155.63 and 281.63 is: 509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.63 : 281.63 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.63/281.63 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.63x = 281.63 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.63x = 79,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,312.64/155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.64

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