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Finding the Third Proportional to 117.94 and 173.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 117.94 and 173.44 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.94 : 173.44 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.94/173.44 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.94x = 173.44 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.94x = 30,080.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,080.57/117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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