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Finding the Third Proportional to 157.75 and 338.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 157.75 and 338.75 is: 727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.75 : 338.75 = 338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.75/338.75 = 338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.75x = 338.75 × 338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.75x = 114,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,751.56/157.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.43

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