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Finding the Third Proportional to 160 and 326.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160 and 326.50 is: 666.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 326.50 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/326.50 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 326.50 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 106,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,602.25/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.26

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