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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.56 and 326.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.56 and 326.11 is: 706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 326.11 = 326.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/326.11 = 326.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 326.11 × 326.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 106,347.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,347.32/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.33

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