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Finding the Third Proportional to 166.13 and 340.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 166.13 and 340.31 is: 697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.13 : 340.31 = 340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.13/340.31 = 340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.13x = 340.31 × 340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.13x = 115,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,812.60/166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.14

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