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Finding the Third Proportional to 90 and 171.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 90 and 171.38 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 171.38 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/171.38 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 171.38 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 29,369.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,369.39/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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