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Finding the Third Proportional to 148.13 and 340.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 148.13 and 340.50 is: 782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.13 : 340.50 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.13/340.50 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.13x = 340.50 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.13x = 115,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,940.25/148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.72

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