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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.31 and 414.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.31 and 414.84 is: 1,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 414.84 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/414.84 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 414.84 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 172,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,095.34/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.50

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