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Finding the Third Proportional to 157.57 and 340.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 157.57 and 340.45 is: 735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.57 : 340.45 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.57/340.45 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.57x = 340.45 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.57x = 115,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,908.33/157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.60

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