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Finding the Third Proportional to 161 and 179

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Solution

The third proportional to 161 and 179 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 179 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/179 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 179 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 32,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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