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Finding the Third Proportional to 172.13 and 222

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Solution

The third proportional to 172.13 and 222 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 222 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/222 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 222 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 49,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,284/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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