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Finding the Third Proportional to 171.56 and 377.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 171.56 and 377.16 is: 829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 377.16 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/377.16 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 377.16 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 142,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,246.84/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.13

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