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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.88 and 252.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.88 and 252.50 is: 422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 252.50 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/252.50 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 252.50 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 63,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,756.25/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.58

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