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Finding the Third Proportional to 150 and 221.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 150 and 221.38 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 221.38 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/221.38 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 221.38 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 49,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,006.89/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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