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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.19 and 302.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.19 and 302.63 is: 609.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.19 : 302.63 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.19/302.63 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.19x = 302.63 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.19x = 91,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,581.89/150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.78

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