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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.82 and 330.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.82 and 330.54 is: 724.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 330.54 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/330.54 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 330.54 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 109,256.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,256.07/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.41

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