Finding the Third Proportional to 175.61 and 216.42
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Solution
The third proportional to 175.61 and 216.42 is: 266.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175.61 : 216.42 = 216.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175.61/216.42 = 216.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175.61x = 216.42 × 216.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175.61x = 46,838.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,838.43/175.61 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266.73
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