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Finding the Third Proportional to 171.70 and 403.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 171.70 and 403.31 is: 947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.70 : 403.31 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.70/403.31 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.70x = 403.31 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.70x = 162,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,660.97/171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.34

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