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Finding the Third Proportional to 151.88 and 322.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151.88 and 322.75 is: 685.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 322.75 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/322.75 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 322.75 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 104,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,167.56/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.88

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