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Finding the Third Proportional to 157 and 188

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Solution

The third proportional to 157 and 188 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 188 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/188 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 188 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 35,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,344/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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