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Finding the Third Proportional to 161.93 and 349.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 161.93 and 349.59 is: 754.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 349.59 = 349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/349.59 = 349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 349.59 × 349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 122,215.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,215.79/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.75

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