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Finding the Third Proportional to 115.88 and 150.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 115.88 and 150.56 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.88 : 150.56 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.88/150.56 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.88x = 150.56 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.88x = 22,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669.07/115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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