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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.12 and 223.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.12 and 223.03 is: 331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 223.03 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/223.03 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 223.03 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 49,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,742.94/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.36

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