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Finding the Third Proportional to 161.75 and 302.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 161.75 and 302.50 is: 565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 302.50 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/302.50 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 302.50 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 91,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,506.25/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.73

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