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Finding the Third Proportional to 105.26 and 150.29

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Solution

The third proportional to 105.26 and 150.29 is: 214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.26 : 150.29 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.26/150.29 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.26x = 150.29 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.26x = 22,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587.98/105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.60

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