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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.88 and 362.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.88 and 362.94 is: 873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 362.94 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/362.94 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 362.94 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 131,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,723.63/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.06

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