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Finding the Third Proportional to 110 and 171

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Solution

The third proportional to 110 and 171 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 171 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/171 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 171 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 29,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,241/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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