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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.93 and 225.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.93 and 225.44 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 225.44 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/225.44 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 225.44 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 50,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,822.95/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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