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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.63 and 326.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.63 and 326.88 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 326.88 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/326.88 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 326.88 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 106,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,847.27/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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