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Finding the Third Proportional to 159 and 391

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Solution

The third proportional to 159 and 391 is: 961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 391 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/391 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 391 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 152,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,881/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.52

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