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Finding the Third Proportional to 113 and 172

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Solution

The third proportional to 113 and 172 is: 261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 172 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/172 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 172 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 29,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,584/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.81

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