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Finding the Third Proportional to 124.63 and 160.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 124.63 and 160.50 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.63 : 160.50 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.63/160.50 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.63x = 160.50 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.63x = 25,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,760.25/124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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