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Finding the Third Proportional to 150 and 214

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Solution

The third proportional to 150 and 214 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 214 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/214 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 214 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 45,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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