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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.94 and 323.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.94 and 323.25 is: 692.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 323.25 = 323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/323.25 = 323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 323.25 × 323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 104,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,490.56/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.28

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