Finding the Third Proportional to 171.50 and 294
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Solution
The third proportional to 171.50 and 294 is: 504
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171.50 : 294 = 294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171.50/294 = 294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171.50x = 294 × 294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171.50x = 86,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,436/171.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504
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