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Finding the Third Proportional to 160 and 431.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160 and 431.50 is: 1,163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 431.50 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/431.50 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 431.50 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 186,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,192.25/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.70

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