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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.69 and 255.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.69 and 255.97 is: 372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.69 : 255.97 = 255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.69/255.97 = 255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.69x = 255.97 × 255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.69x = 65,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,520.00/175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.93

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