Finding the Third Proportional to 170.86 and 263.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 170.86 and 263.88 is: 407.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170.86 : 263.88 = 263.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170.86/263.88 = 263.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170.86x = 263.88 × 263.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170.86x = 69,634.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,634.14/170.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407.55
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