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Finding the Third Proportional to 151.25 and 325.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 151.25 and 325.25 is: 699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 325.25 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/325.25 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 325.25 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 105,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,787.56/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.42

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