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Finding the Third Proportional to 116.69 and 172.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 116.69 and 172.19 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 172.19 = 172.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/172.19 = 172.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 172.19 × 172.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 29,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,648.54/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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