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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.75 and 338.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.75 and 338.50 is: 712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 338.50 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/338.50 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 338.50 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 114,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,582.25/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.80

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