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Finding the Third Proportional to 157.13 and 334.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 157.13 and 334.22 is: 710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.13 : 334.22 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.13/334.22 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.13x = 334.22 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.13x = 111,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,702.17/157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.91

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