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Finding the Third Proportional to 166.13 and 362.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 166.13 and 362.63 is: 791.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.13 : 362.63 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.13/362.63 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.13x = 362.63 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.13x = 131,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,496.89/166.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.55

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