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Finding the Third Proportional to 170.50 and 372.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 170.50 and 372.50 is: 813.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.50 : 372.50 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.50/372.50 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.50x = 372.50 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.50x = 138,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,756.25/170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.82

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