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Finding the Third Proportional to 164 and 297.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 164 and 297.50 is: 539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 297.50 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/297.50 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 297.50 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 88,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,506.25/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.67

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