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Finding the Third Proportional to 109.88 and 171.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 109.88 and 171.75 is: 268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.88 : 171.75 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.88/171.75 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.88x = 171.75 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.88x = 29,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,498.06/109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.47

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