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Finding the Third Proportional to 172.25 and 343

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Solution

The third proportional to 172.25 and 343 is: 683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 343 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/343 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 343 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 117,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,649/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.01

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