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Finding the Third Proportional to 157.75 and 239.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 157.75 and 239.13 is: 362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.75 : 239.13 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.75/239.13 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.75x = 239.13 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.75x = 57,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,180.77/157.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.48

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