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Finding the Third Proportional to 171.18 and 373.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 171.18 and 373.25 is: 813.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.18 : 373.25 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.18/373.25 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.18x = 373.25 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.18x = 139,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,318.48/171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.89

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