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Finding the Third Proportional to 160 and 165

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Solution

The third proportional to 160 and 165 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 165 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/165 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 165 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 27,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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