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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.36 and 220.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.36 and 220.78 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 220.78 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/220.78 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 220.78 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 48,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,744.36/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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