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Finding the Third Proportional to 161.50 and 359.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 161.50 and 359.75 is: 801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.50 : 359.75 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.50/359.75 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.50x = 359.75 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.50x = 129,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,420.06/161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.36

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