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Finding the Third Proportional to 80.91 and 164.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 80.91 and 164.06 is: 332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.91 : 164.06 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.91/164.06 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.91x = 164.06 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.91x = 26,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,916.50/80.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.69

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