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Finding the Third Proportional to 170.86 and 392.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 170.86 and 392.98 is: 903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 392.98 = 392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/392.98 = 392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 392.98 × 392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 154,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,430.58/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.85

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