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Finding the Third Proportional to 171.94 and 415.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 171.94 and 415.88 is: 1,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 415.88 = 415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/415.88 = 415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 415.88 × 415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 172,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,952.02/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.90

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