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Finding the Third Proportional to 157.25 and 338.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 157.25 and 338.63 is: 729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.25 : 338.63 = 338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.25/338.63 = 338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.25x = 338.63 × 338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.25x = 114,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,666.89/157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.20

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