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Finding the Third Proportional to 164.44 and 355.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 164.44 and 355.88 is: 770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 355.88 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/355.88 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 355.88 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 126,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,647.02/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.18

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