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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.93 and 232.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.93 and 232.08 is: 356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 232.08 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/232.08 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 232.08 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 53,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,862.98/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.88

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