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Finding the Third Proportional to 175 and 300

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Solution

The third proportional to 175 and 300 is: 514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 300 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/300 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 300 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 90,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,000/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.29

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