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Finding the Third Proportional to 94.69 and 166.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 94.69 and 166.50 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.69 : 166.50 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.69/166.50 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.69x = 166.50 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.69x = 27,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722.25/94.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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