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Finding the Third Proportional to 165.38 and 220.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 165.38 and 220.64 is: 294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 220.64 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/220.64 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 220.64 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 48,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,682.29/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.38

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