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Finding the Third Proportional to 174.50 and 297

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Solution

The third proportional to 174.50 and 297 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.50 : 297 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.50/297 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.50x = 297 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.50x = 88,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,209/174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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