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Finding the Third Proportional to 163.75 and 354.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 163.75 and 354.50 is: 767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.75 : 354.50 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.75/354.50 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.75x = 354.50 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.75x = 125,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,670.25/163.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.45

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