Finding the Third Proportional to 75.75 and 174
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Solution
The third proportional to 75.75 and 174 is: 399.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75.75 : 174 = 174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75.75/174 = 174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75.75x = 174 × 174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75.75x = 30,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,276/75.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399.68
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