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Finding the Third Proportional to 174.50 and 230

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Solution

The third proportional to 174.50 and 230 is: 303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.50 : 230 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.50/230 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.50x = 230 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.50x = 52,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,900/174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.15

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