Finding the Third Proportional to 65.25 and 174
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Solution
The third proportional to 65.25 and 174 is: 464
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65.25 : 174 = 174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65.25/174 = 174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65.25x = 174 × 174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65.25x = 30,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,276/65.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464
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