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Finding the Third Proportional to 160 and 351.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 160 and 351.13 is: 770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 351.13 = 351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/351.13 = 351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 351.13 × 351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 123,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,288.77/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.55

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