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Finding the Third Proportional to 151.31 and 315.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 151.31 and 315.56 is: 658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 315.56 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/315.56 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 315.56 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 99,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,579.69/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.11

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