Finding the Third Proportional to 174.50 and 188
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Solution
The third proportional to 174.50 and 188 is: 202.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174.50 : 188 = 188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174.50/188 = 188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174.50x = 188 × 188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174.50x = 35,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,344/174.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202.54
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