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Finding the Third Proportional to 177 and 273.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 177 and 273.50 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 273.50 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/273.50 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 273.50 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 74,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,802.25/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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