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Finding the Third Proportional to 166.22 and 381.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 166.22 and 381.52 is: 875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 381.52 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/381.52 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 381.52 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 145,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,554.17/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.68

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