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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.05 and 230.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.05 and 230.91 is: 355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.05 : 230.91 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.05/230.91 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.05x = 230.91 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.05x = 53,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,317.70/150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.34

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