Finding the Third Proportional to 171.50 and 286
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Solution
The third proportional to 171.50 and 286 is: 476.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171.50 : 286 = 286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171.50/286 = 286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171.50x = 286 × 286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171.50x = 81,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,796/171.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476.94
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