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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.38 and 325.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.38 and 325.31 is: 703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 325.31 = 325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/325.31 = 325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 325.31 × 325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 105,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,828.22/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.76

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