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Finding the Third Proportional to 157.62 and 331.07

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Solution

The third proportional to 157.62 and 331.07 is: 695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 331.07 = 331.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/331.07 = 331.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 331.07 × 331.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 109,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,604.97/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.36

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