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Finding the Third Proportional to 70.88 and 168.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 70.88 and 168.44 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.88 : 168.44 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.88/168.44 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.88x = 168.44 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.88x = 28,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,371.19/70.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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