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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.94 and 334.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.94 and 334.88 is: 742.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 334.88 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/334.88 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 334.88 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 112,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,141.27/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.96

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