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Finding the Third Proportional to 172.13 and 414.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 172.13 and 414.28 is: 997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.13 : 414.28 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.13/414.28 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.13x = 414.28 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.13x = 171,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,628.95/172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.12

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