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Finding the Third Proportional to 158.88 and 382.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 158.88 and 382.44 is: 920.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 382.44 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/382.44 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 382.44 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 146,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,258.44/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.59

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