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Finding the Third Proportional to 114.75 and 150.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 114.75 and 150.09 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.75 : 150.09 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.75/150.09 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.75x = 150.09 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.75x = 22,528.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,528.13/114.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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