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Finding the Third Proportional to 165.38 and 372.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 165.38 and 372.38 is: 838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 372.38 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/372.38 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 372.38 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 138,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,663.14/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.48

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