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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.56 and 235.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.56 and 235.13 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 235.13 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/235.13 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 235.13 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 55,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,283.77/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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