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Finding the Third Proportional to 162 and 373

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Solution

The third proportional to 162 and 373 is: 858.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 373 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/373 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 373 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 139,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,129/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.82

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