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Finding the Third Proportional to 113.63 and 171.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 113.63 and 171.28 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 171.28 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/171.28 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 171.28 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 29,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,337.27/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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