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Finding the Third Proportional to 168.33 and 366.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 168.33 and 366.89 is: 799.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.33 : 366.89 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.33/366.89 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.33x = 366.89 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.33x = 134,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,608.73/168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.68

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