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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.03 and 373.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.03 and 373.36 is: 871.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.03 : 373.36 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.03/373.36 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.03x = 373.36 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.03x = 139,397.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,397.22/160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.06

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