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Finding the Third Proportional to 169.97 and 191.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 169.97 and 191.94 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 191.94 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/191.94 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 191.94 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 36,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840.00/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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