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Finding the Third Proportional to 70.03 and 162.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 70.03 and 162.42 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.03 : 162.42 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.03/162.42 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.03x = 162.42 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.03x = 26,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,380.87/70.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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