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Finding the Third Proportional to 91.50 and 168.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 91.50 and 168.94 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.50 : 168.94 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.50/168.94 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.50x = 168.94 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.50x = 28,539.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,539.88/91.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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