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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.75 and 326.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.75 and 326.06 is: 705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 326.06 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/326.06 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 326.06 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 106,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,316.75/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.25

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