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Finding the Third Proportional to 165 and 172.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 165 and 172.50 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 172.50 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/172.50 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 172.50 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 29,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,756.25/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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