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Finding the Third Proportional to 166.25 and 332.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 166.25 and 332.50 is: 665

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.25 : 332.50 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.25/332.50 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.25x = 332.50 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.25x = 110,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,556.25/166.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665

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