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Finding the Third Proportional to 157 and 363.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 157 and 363.75 is: 842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 363.75 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/363.75 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 363.75 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 132,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,314.06/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.76

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