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Finding the Third Proportional to 151.45 and 328.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 151.45 and 328.27 is: 711.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.45 : 328.27 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.45/328.27 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.45x = 328.27 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.45x = 107,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,758.32/151.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.50

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