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Finding the Third Proportional to 171.75 and 371.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 171.75 and 371.44 is: 803.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.75 : 371.44 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.75/371.44 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.75x = 371.44 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.75x = 137,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,965.82/171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.29

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