Finding the Third Proportional to 165.38 and 253.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 165.38 and 253.13 is: 387.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165.38 : 253.13 = 253.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165.38/253.13 = 253.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165.38x = 253.13 × 253.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165.38x = 64,072.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,072.27/165.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387.44
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