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Finding the Third Proportional to 169 and 322

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Solution

The third proportional to 169 and 322 is: 613.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 322 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/322 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 322 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 103,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,684/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.51

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