Finding the Third Proportional to 157 and 389
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Solution
The third proportional to 157 and 389 is: 963.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157 : 389 = 389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157/389 = 389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157x = 389 × 389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157x = 151,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,321/157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963.83
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