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Finding the Third Proportional to 174 and 181.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 174 and 181.50 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174 : 181.50 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174/181.50 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174x = 181.50 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174x = 32,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,942.25/174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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