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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.38 and 328.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.38 and 328.63 is: 718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 328.63 = 328.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/328.63 = 328.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 328.63 × 328.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 107,994.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,994.39/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.17

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