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Finding the Third Proportional to 173 and 242

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Solution

The third proportional to 173 and 242 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 242 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/242 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 242 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 58,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,564/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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