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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.88 and 351.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.88 and 351.69 is: 819.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 351.69 = 351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/351.69 = 351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 351.69 × 351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 123,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,684.10/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.78

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