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Finding the Third Proportional to 151.50 and 220.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 151.50 and 220.13 is: 319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 220.13 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/220.13 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 220.13 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 48,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,455.02/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.84

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