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Finding the Third Proportional to 164.53 and 358.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 164.53 and 358.17 is: 779.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 358.17 = 358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/358.17 = 358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 358.17 × 358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 128,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,287.09/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.71

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