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Finding the Third Proportional to 171 and 222

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Solution

The third proportional to 171 and 222 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171 : 222 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171/222 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171x = 222 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171x = 49,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,284/171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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