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Finding the Third Proportional to 149.91 and 254.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 149.91 and 254.81 is: 433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.91 : 254.81 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.91/254.81 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.91x = 254.81 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.91x = 64,929.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,929.41/149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.13

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