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Finding the Third Proportional to 172.13 and 253.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 172.13 and 253.13 is: 372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 253.13 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/253.13 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 253.13 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 64,072.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,072.27/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.24

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