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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.75 and 193.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.75 and 193.38 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 193.38 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/193.38 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 193.38 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 37,393.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,393.89/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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