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Finding the Third Proportional to 170.44 and 375.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 170.44 and 375.05 is: 825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 375.05 = 375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/375.05 = 375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 375.05 × 375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 140,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,660.16/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.29

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