Finding the Third Proportional to 174 and 344
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Solution
The third proportional to 174 and 344 is: 680.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174 : 344 = 344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174/344 = 344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174x = 344 × 344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174x = 118,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,336/174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680.09
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