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Finding the Third Proportional to 151.03 and 352.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 151.03 and 352.83 is: 824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 352.83 = 352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/352.83 = 352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 352.83 × 352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 124,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,487.69/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.25

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