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Finding the Third Proportional to 161.25 and 351.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 161.25 and 351.25 is: 765.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.25 : 351.25 = 351.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.25/351.25 = 351.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.25x = 351.25 × 351.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.25x = 123,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,376.56/161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.13

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