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Finding the Third Proportional to 158.38 and 366.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 158.38 and 366.63 is: 848.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 366.63 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/366.63 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 366.63 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 134,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,413.89/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.71

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