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Finding the Third Proportional to 155 and 174

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Solution

The third proportional to 155 and 174 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 174 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/174 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 174 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 30,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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