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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.41 and 374.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.41 and 374.25 is: 873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.41 : 374.25 = 374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.41/374.25 = 374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.41x = 374.25 × 374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.41x = 140,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,063.06/160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.18

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