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Finding the Third Proportional to 175 and 447.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 175 and 447.50 is: 1,144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 447.50 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/447.50 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 447.50 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 200,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,256.25/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.32

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