Finding the Third Proportional to 173.25 and 231.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 173.25 and 231.75 is: 310.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173.25 : 231.75 = 231.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173.25/231.75 = 231.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173.25x = 231.75 × 231.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173.25x = 53,708.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,708.06/173.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310.00
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