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Finding the Third Proportional to 150 and 173.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150 and 173.50 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 173.50 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/173.50 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 173.50 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 30,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,102.25/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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