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Finding the Third Proportional to 165.72 and 250.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 165.72 and 250.69 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.72 : 250.69 = 250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.72/250.69 = 250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.72x = 250.69 × 250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.72x = 62,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,844.22/165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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