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Finding the Third Proportional to 162.38 and 405.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 162.38 and 405.94 is: 1,014.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.38 : 405.94 = 405.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.38/405.94 = 405.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.38x = 405.94 × 405.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.38x = 164,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,785.25/162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.84

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