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Finding the Third Proportional to 171 and 193

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Solution

The third proportional to 171 and 193 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 193 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/193 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 193 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 37,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,249/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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