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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.50 and 257.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.50 and 257.13 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 257.13 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/257.13 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 257.13 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 66,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,113.27/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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