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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.05 and 225.07

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.05 and 225.07 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.05 : 225.07 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.05/225.07 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.05x = 225.07 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.05x = 50,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,656.65/150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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