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Finding the Third Proportional to 172.50 and 232.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 172.50 and 232.25 is: 312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.50 : 232.25 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.50/232.25 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.50x = 232.25 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.50x = 53,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,940.06/172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.70

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