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Finding the Third Proportional to 151.88 and 322.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 151.88 and 322.88 is: 686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 322.88 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/322.88 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 322.88 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 104,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,248.27/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.41

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