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Finding the Third Proportional to 169.03 and 363.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 169.03 and 363.94 is: 783.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.03 : 363.94 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.03/363.94 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.03x = 363.94 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.03x = 132,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,450.50/169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.59

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