Finding the Third Proportional to 174 and 290
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Solution
The third proportional to 174 and 290 is: 483.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174 : 290 = 290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174/290 = 290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174x = 290 × 290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174x = 84,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,100/174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483.33
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