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Finding the Third Proportional to 163 and 440.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 163 and 440.50 is: 1,190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 440.50 = 440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/440.50 = 440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 440.50 × 440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 194,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,040.25/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.43

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