Finding the Third Proportional to 172.88 and 377.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 172.88 and 377.63 is: 824.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172.88 : 377.63 = 377.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172.88/377.63 = 377.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172.88x = 377.63 × 377.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172.88x = 142,600.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,600.64/172.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824.88
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