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Finding the Third Proportional to 93 and 173.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 93 and 173.50 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 173.50 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/173.50 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 173.50 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 30,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,102.25/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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