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Finding the Third Proportional to 158.75 and 370.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 158.75 and 370.75 is: 865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.75 : 370.75 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.75/370.75 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.75x = 370.75 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.75x = 137,455.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,455.56/158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.86

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