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Finding the Third Proportional to 112.13 and 174

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Solution

The third proportional to 112.13 and 174 is: 270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.13 : 174 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.13/174 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.13x = 174 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.13x = 30,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276/112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.02

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