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Finding the Third Proportional to 164.25 and 354.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 164.25 and 354.66 is: 765.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.25 : 354.66 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.25/354.66 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.25x = 354.66 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.25x = 125,781.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,781.06/164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.79

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