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Finding the Third Proportional to 110 and 170

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Solution

The third proportional to 110 and 170 is: 262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 170 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/170 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 170 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 28,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,900/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.73

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