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Finding the Third Proportional to 170.25 and 261

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Solution

The third proportional to 170.25 and 261 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 261 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/261 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 261 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 68,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,121/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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