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Finding the Third Proportional to 157.88 and 246

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Solution

The third proportional to 157.88 and 246 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.88 : 246 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.88/246 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.88x = 246 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.88x = 60,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516/157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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