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Finding the Third Proportional to 171.56 and 370.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 171.56 and 370.41 is: 799.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 370.41 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/370.41 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 370.41 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 137,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,200.79/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.71

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