Finding the Third Proportional to 170.44 and 256.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 170.44 and 256.50 is: 386.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170.44 : 256.50 = 256.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170.44/256.50 = 256.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170.44x = 256.50 × 256.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170.44x = 65,792.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,792.25/170.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386.02
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