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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.88 and 236.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.88 and 236.81 is: 318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 236.81 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/236.81 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 236.81 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 56,080.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,080.16/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.86

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