Finding the Third Proportional to 171.50 and 309
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Solution
The third proportional to 171.50 and 309 is: 556.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171.50 : 309 = 309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171.50/309 = 309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171.50x = 309 × 309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171.50x = 95,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,481/171.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556.74
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