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Finding the Third Proportional to 175.92 and 263.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 175.92 and 263.67 is: 395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 263.67 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/263.67 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 263.67 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 69,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,522.86/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.19

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