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Finding the Third Proportional to 126.56 and 170.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 126.56 and 170.91 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 170.91 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/170.91 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 170.91 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 29,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,208.95/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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