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Finding the Third Proportional to 169.72 and 254.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 169.72 and 254.47 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.72 : 254.47 = 254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.72/254.47 = 254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.72x = 254.47 × 254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.72x = 64,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,754.34/169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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