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Finding the Third Proportional to 158 and 377.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 158 and 377.75 is: 903.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 377.75 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/377.75 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 377.75 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 142,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,695.06/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.13

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