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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.88 and 278.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.88 and 278.44 is: 440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 278.44 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/278.44 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 278.44 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 77,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,527.44/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.81

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