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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.52 and 249.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.52 and 249.54 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.52 : 249.54 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.52/249.54 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.52x = 249.54 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.52x = 62,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,269.74/160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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