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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.38 and 389.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.38 and 389.94 is: 948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 389.94 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/389.94 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 389.94 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 152,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,051.25/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.10

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