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Finding the Third Proportional to 150.94 and 341.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 150.94 and 341.16 is: 771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 341.16 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/341.16 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 341.16 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 116,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,387.59/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.10

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