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Finding the Third Proportional to 59 and 157

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Solution

The third proportional to 59 and 157 is: 417.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59 : 157 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59/157 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59x = 157 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59x = 24,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649/59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.78

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