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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.61 and 326.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.61 and 326.53 is: 707.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.61 : 326.53 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.61/326.53 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.61x = 326.53 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.61x = 106,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,622.66/150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.94

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