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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.38 and 274.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.38 and 274.31 is: 429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 274.31 = 274.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/274.31 = 274.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 274.31 × 274.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 75,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,247.35/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.07

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