Finding the Third Proportional to 79.73 and 165.16
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Solution
The third proportional to 79.73 and 165.16 is: 342.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79.73 : 165.16 = 165.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79.73/165.16 = 165.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79.73x = 165.16 × 165.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79.73x = 27,279.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,279.17/79.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342.13
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