Finding the Third Proportional to 163.50 and 327.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 163.50 and 327.75 is: 657.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163.50 : 327.75 = 327.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163.50/327.75 = 327.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163.50x = 327.75 × 327.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163.50x = 107,420.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,420.06/163.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657.00
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