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Finding the Third Proportional to 170.25 and 264.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 170.25 and 264.75 is: 411.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 264.75 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/264.75 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 264.75 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 70,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,092.56/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.70

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