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Finding the Third Proportional to 162 and 441

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Solution

The third proportional to 162 and 441 is: 1,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 441 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/441 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 441 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 194,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,481/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.50

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