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Finding the Third Proportional to 114.50 and 170.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 114.50 and 170.25 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.50 : 170.25 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.50/170.25 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.50x = 170.25 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.50x = 28,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,985.06/114.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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