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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.88 and 325.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.88 and 325.03 is: 600.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.88 : 325.03 = 325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.88/325.03 = 325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.88x = 325.03 × 325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.88x = 105,645.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,645.31/175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.68

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