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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.13 and 469.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.13 and 469.31 is: 1,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 469.31 = 469.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/469.31 = 469.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 469.31 × 469.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 220,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,254.22/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.70

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