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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.38 and 267.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.38 and 267.13 is: 406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 267.13 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/267.13 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 267.13 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 71,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,355.77/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.88

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