Finding the Third Proportional to 171.50 and 226
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Solution
The third proportional to 171.50 and 226 is: 297.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171.50 : 226 = 226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171.50/226 = 226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171.50x = 226 × 226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171.50x = 51,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,076/171.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297.82
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