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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.89 and 318.00

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.89 and 318.00 is: 670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 318.00 = 318.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/318.00 = 318.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 318.00 × 318.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 101,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,122.14/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.17

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