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Finding the Third Proportional to 151.50 and 373.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151.50 and 373.50 is: 920.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 373.50 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/373.50 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 373.50 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 139,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,502.25/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.81

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