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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.88 and 371.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.88 and 371.81 is: 859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 371.81 = 371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/371.81 = 371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 371.81 × 371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 138,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,244.54/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.33

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