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Finding the Third Proportional to 150 and 240.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 150 and 240.75 is: 386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 240.75 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/240.75 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 240.75 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 57,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,960.56/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.40

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