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Finding the Third Proportional to 165.94 and 352.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 165.94 and 352.88 is: 750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.94 : 352.88 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.94/352.88 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.94x = 352.88 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.94x = 124,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,520.77/165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.41

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