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Finding the Third Proportional to 167.94 and 346.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 167.94 and 346.31 is: 714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 346.31 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/346.31 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 346.31 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 119,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,932.35/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.15

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