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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.61 and 327.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.61 and 327.16 is: 710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.61 : 327.16 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.61/327.16 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.61x = 327.16 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.61x = 107,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,036.32/150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.69

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