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Finding the Third Proportional to 166.69 and 367.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 166.69 and 367.69 is: 811.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.69 : 367.69 = 367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.69/367.69 = 367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.69x = 367.69 × 367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.69x = 135,194.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,194.10/166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.06

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