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Finding the Third Proportional to 161.91 and 349.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 161.91 and 349.41 is: 754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 349.41 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/349.41 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 349.41 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 122,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,084.73/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.05

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