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Finding the Third Proportional to 163.69 and 411.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 163.69 and 411.75 is: 1,035.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.69 : 411.75 = 411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.69/411.75 = 411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.69x = 411.75 × 411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.69x = 169,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,538.06/163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.74

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