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Finding the Third Proportional to 172.13 and 396.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 172.13 and 396.14 is: 911.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 396.14 = 396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/396.14 = 396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 396.14 × 396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 156,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,927.39/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.71

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