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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.31 and 372.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.31 and 372.94 is: 867.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 372.94 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/372.94 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 372.94 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 139,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,082.38/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.57

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