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Finding the Third Proportional to 164.53 and 367.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 164.53 and 367.59 is: 821.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 367.59 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/367.59 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 367.59 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 135,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,125.17/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.27

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