Finding the Third Proportional to 112 and 171.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 112 and 171.75 is: 263.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112 : 171.75 = 171.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112/171.75 = 171.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112x = 171.75 × 171.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112x = 29,498.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,498.06/112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263.38
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