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Finding the Third Proportional to 101.44 and 174.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 101.44 and 174.75 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 174.75 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/174.75 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 174.75 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 30,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,537.56/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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