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Finding the Third Proportional to 164.63 and 338.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 164.63 and 338.63 is: 696.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 338.63 = 338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/338.63 = 338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 338.63 × 338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 114,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,666.89/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.53

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