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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.13 and 319.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.13 and 319.63 is: 680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 319.63 = 319.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/319.63 = 319.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 319.63 × 319.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 102,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,160.14/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.50

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