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Finding the Third Proportional to 130.13 and 166.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 130.13 and 166.50 is: 213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 166.50 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/166.50 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 166.50 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 27,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722.25/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.04

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