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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.44 and 213.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.44 and 213.06 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 213.06 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/213.06 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 213.06 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 45,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,395.63/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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