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Finding the Third Proportional to 157 and 265

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Solution

The third proportional to 157 and 265 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 265 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/265 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 265 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 70,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,225/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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