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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.92 and 257.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.92 and 257.27 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 257.27 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/257.27 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 257.27 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 66,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,189.62/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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