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Finding the Third Proportional to 173.81 and 381.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 173.81 and 381.94 is: 839.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 381.94 = 381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/381.94 = 381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 381.94 × 381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 145,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,876.25/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.27

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