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Finding the Third Proportional to 170 and 352

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Solution

The third proportional to 170 and 352 is: 728.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 352 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/352 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 352 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 123,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,904/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.85

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