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Finding the Third Proportional to 170.44 and 388.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 170.44 and 388.13 is: 883.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 388.13 = 388.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/388.13 = 388.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 388.13 × 388.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 150,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,641.02/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.85

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