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Finding the Third Proportional to 170.13 and 184.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 170.13 and 184.75 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 184.75 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/184.75 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 184.75 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 34,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,132.56/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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