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Finding the Third Proportional to 165.56 and 352.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 165.56 and 352.88 is: 752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 352.88 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/352.88 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 352.88 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 124,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,520.77/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.11

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