Finding the Third Proportional to 171.28 and 367.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 171.28 and 367.88 is: 790.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171.28 : 367.88 = 367.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171.28/367.88 = 367.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171.28x = 367.88 × 367.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171.28x = 135,332.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,332.02/171.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790.12
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