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Finding the Third Proportional to 173 and 454

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Solution

The third proportional to 173 and 454 is: 1,191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 454 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/454 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 454 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 206,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,116/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.42

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