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Finding the Third Proportional to 171.94 and 187.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 171.94 and 187.13 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 187.13 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/187.13 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 187.13 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 35,015.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,015.77/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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