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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.93 and 219.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.93 and 219.27 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 219.27 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/219.27 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 219.27 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 48,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,079.13/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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