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Finding the Third Proportional to 147.56 and 211.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 147.56 and 211.03 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.56 : 211.03 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.56/211.03 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.56x = 211.03 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.56x = 44,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,534.19/147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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