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Finding the Third Proportional to 151 and 304.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151 and 304.50 is: 614.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 304.50 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/304.50 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 304.50 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 92,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,720.25/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.04

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