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Finding the Third Proportional to 150 and 240

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Solution

The third proportional to 150 and 240 is: 384

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 240 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/240 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 240 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 57,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,600/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384

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