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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.56 and 363.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.56 and 363.75 is: 878.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 363.75 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/363.75 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 363.75 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 132,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,314.06/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.80

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