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Finding the Third Proportional to 172 and 449

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Solution

The third proportional to 172 and 449 is: 1,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172 : 449 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172/449 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172x = 449 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172x = 201,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,601/172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.10

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