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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.31 and 272.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.31 and 272.91 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 272.91 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/272.91 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 272.91 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 74,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,477.82/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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