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Finding the Third Proportional to 103.50 and 170.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 103.50 and 170.63 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.50 : 170.63 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.50/170.63 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.50x = 170.63 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.50x = 29,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,112.89/103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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