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Finding the Third Proportional to 162.84 and 350.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 162.84 and 350.16 is: 752.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 350.16 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/350.16 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 350.16 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 122,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,609.40/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.93

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