Finding the Third Proportional to 80.75 and 171
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Solution
The third proportional to 80.75 and 171 is: 362.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80.75 : 171 = 171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80.75/171 = 171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80.75x = 171 × 171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80.75x = 29,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,241/80.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362.12
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