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Finding the Third Proportional to 161.25 and 236.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 161.25 and 236.25 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.25 : 236.25 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.25/236.25 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.25x = 236.25 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.25x = 55,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,814.06/161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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