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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.13 and 217.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.13 and 217.50 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 217.50 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/217.50 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 217.50 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 47,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,306.25/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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