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Finding the Third Proportional to 160 and 314.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160 and 314.50 is: 618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 314.50 = 314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/314.50 = 314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 314.50 × 314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 98,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,910.25/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.19

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