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Finding the Third Proportional to 167.06 and 359.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 167.06 and 359.86 is: 775.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 359.86 = 359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/359.86 = 359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 359.86 × 359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 129,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,498.77/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.15

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