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Finding the Third Proportional to 173.25 and 276.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 173.25 and 276.50 is: 441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.25 : 276.50 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.25/276.50 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.25x = 276.50 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.25x = 76,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,452.25/173.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.28

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