A rectangular swimming pool is (7.50x10^1) ft wide and (1.750x10^2) ft long. What is the area of the pool in square meters? Use the conversion 1 m = 3.28 ft. Your numerical answer requires the correct number of significant digits.

A rectangular swimming pool is (7.50x10^1) ft wide and (1.750x10^2) ft long. What is the area of the pool in square meters? Use the conversion 1 m = 3.28 ft. Your numerical answer requires the correct number of significant digits.

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