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Finding the Third Proportional to 103.75 and 170.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 103.75 and 170.50 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.75 : 170.50 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.75/170.50 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.75x = 170.50 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.75x = 29,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,070.25/103.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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