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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.13 and 285.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.13 and 285.56 is: 465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 285.56 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/285.56 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 285.56 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 81,545.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,545.94/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.64

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