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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.56 and 331.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.56 and 331.69 is: 730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 331.69 = 331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/331.69 = 331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 331.69 × 331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 110,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,016.60/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.70

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