Finding the Third Proportional to 129.75 and 174
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Solution
The third proportional to 129.75 and 174 is: 233.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129.75 : 174 = 174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129.75/174 = 174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129.75x = 174 × 174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129.75x = 30,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,276/129.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233.34
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