Finding the Third Proportional to 174.75 and 423
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Solution
The third proportional to 174.75 and 423 is: 1,023.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174.75 : 423 = 423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174.75/423 = 423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174.75x = 423 × 423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174.75x = 178,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,929/174.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,023.91
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