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Finding the Third Proportional to 160 and 193

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Solution

The third proportional to 160 and 193 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 193 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/193 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 193 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 37,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,249/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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