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Finding the Third Proportional to 159.75 and 225.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 159.75 and 225.98 is: 319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.75 : 225.98 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.75/225.98 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.75x = 225.98 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.75x = 51,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,068.94/159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.68

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