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Finding the Third Proportional to 164.94 and 355.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 164.94 and 355.47 is: 766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 355.47 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/355.47 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 355.47 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 126,358.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,358.03/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.10

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