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Finding the Third Proportional to 160 and 316

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Solution

The third proportional to 160 and 316 is: 624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 316 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/316 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 316 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 99,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,856/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.10

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