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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.93 and 333.18

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.93 and 333.18 is: 735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 333.18 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/333.18 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 333.18 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 111,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,006.10/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.50

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