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Finding the Third Proportional to 165.19 and 235.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 165.19 and 235.94 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.19 : 235.94 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.19/235.94 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.19x = 235.94 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.19x = 55,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,666.50/165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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