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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.69 and 233.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.69 and 233.27 is: 361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 233.27 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/233.27 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 233.27 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 54,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,415.13/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.11

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