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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.88 and 346.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.88 and 346.88 is: 747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 346.88 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/346.88 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 346.88 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 120,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,322.27/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.92

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