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Finding the Third Proportional to 162.56 and 350.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 162.56 and 350.06 is: 753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.56 : 350.06 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.56/350.06 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.56x = 350.06 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.56x = 122,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,543.75/162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.83

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