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Finding the Third Proportional to 163.69 and 332.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 163.69 and 332.72 is: 676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 332.72 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/332.72 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 332.72 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 110,701.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,701.77/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.30

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