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Finding the Third Proportional to 75 and 170

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Solution

The third proportional to 75 and 170 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75 : 170 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75/170 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75x = 170 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75x = 28,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,900/75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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