Finding the Third Proportional to 171 and 360.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 171 and 360.38 is: 759.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171 : 360.38 = 360.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171/360.38 = 360.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171x = 360.38 × 360.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171x = 129,870.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,870.14/171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759.47
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