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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.50 and 324.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.50 and 324.25 is: 698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 324.25 = 324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/324.25 = 324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 324.25 × 324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 105,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,138.06/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.59

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