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Finding the Third Proportional to 163.83 and 376.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 163.83 and 376.03 is: 863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.83 : 376.03 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.83/376.03 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.83x = 376.03 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.83x = 141,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,399.50/163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.10

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