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Finding the Third Proportional to 172.13 and 350.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 172.13 and 350.81 is: 715.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 350.81 = 350.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/350.81 = 350.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 350.81 × 350.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 123,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,069.41/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.00

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