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Finding the Third Proportional to 167 and 363.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 167 and 363.50 is: 791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 363.50 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/363.50 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 363.50 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 132,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,132.25/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.21

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